Hello....

I just wanted to say hello! I am 12 days Post-Op. I had lap RNY on 1-29-04. I have lost 14 pounds as of this morning. I have one question, I have read on here about people pureeing their food. If you chew it well enough isn't that pureed? Suzzette

That is what i was told Linda

It is supposed to be but remember that sometimes what we think we chew well is really not and it hurts coming back up. Good luck Lisa

I guess technically it would be. But since the post op instructions were pureed, I threw my stuff in the blender. Not that appetizing to look at, but pretty tasty. I think maybe the reasoning in that is so we don't get distracted and swallow something that wasn't the consistency of applesauce before the pouch is healed some. Today I can start "regular" food, but due to cir****tances beyond my control, have only had soft food. Best wishes to everyone.

I really don't puree food I just make sure its really moist. And chew chew chew !!!!!! If you happen to eat a big bite your pouch will let you know right away. My favorites are seafood and canned tuna & chicken so far. Good Luck, Dawn -34

well I am pureeing mine and I am just about SICK of it. LOL I really want something to bite. I am still having some pain and swelling so I am pretty much homebound which isn't helping. Guess I am gonna get the 3 week blues now. I have lost 15 pounds but I can't really tell it due to the swelling. It is going down because I can touch the ground now. :0 I will be soooo happy when I can "see" something from all this mush.